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Small drives suit external motion control
There are two ranges of matched synchronous servomotors available for PositionServo, offering a wide range of speeds and inertias. Brochure available
News from Lenze ( 5 February 2008)
Drives save power on massive presses
User application article Alcoa's aluminium extrusion presses were upgraded in 1998, a big project requiring the installation of 12 132kW Unidrives. Brochure available
News from Control Techniques ( 5 February 2008)
AC drive add on provides communication options
Control Techniques modules give connectivity to virtually all the major industrial networks, allowing feedback from a large range of devices. Brochure available
News from Control Techniques ( 5 February 2008)
Maseter-slave system simplifies winding operation
User application article The Optidrive Plus 3GV was controlled via Modbus RTU, connected through an Invertek-supplied splitter to a touch Panel and PLC.
News from Invertek Drives ( 5 February 2008)
Frequency inverters help reduce motor size needed
Nord Gear frequency inverters can allow low-cost AC motor equipment to be used in place of much more expensive motion controller and servomotor based automation.
News from Nord Gear ( 4 February 2008)
Colour scheme draws attention to drive range
The new colours are being introduced on the latest versions of Parker SSD Drives' AC890 system drives, AC690+ AC vector drives, AC650 and 650V AC drives, DC590+ DC drives and DRV series DC drives.
News from Parker Hannifin - SSD (30 January 2008)
Control systems give a lift
Specialist 64 page catalogue presents a complete range of lift control systems and accessories suited to all types of lift installation, including new and retrofitted. Brochure available
News from Gefran SIEI UK (29 January 2008)
Cashing in on variable speed savings
Energywise is a new company launched with a mission to save energy using variable speed drives.
News from Energywize (28 January 2008)
Equipment aids water speed record attempt
User application article The latest world electric boat speed record attempt is using Curtis speed controllers, potentiometers and a foot pedal, with the plan being to gradually exceed the 161km/h (100mph) barrier.
News from Curtis Instruments (UK) (24 January 2008)
Cam package provides smooth motion
The Cam Designer in L-force Engineer allows an overview of the respective interactions with other axes to be quickly produced on the network drives common in cam technology applications. Brochure available
News from Lenze (23 January 2008)
Drive helps keep football pitch healthy
User application article An ABB motor used powers a fan that provides air to an under-pitch aeration system Arsenal Football Club that promotes healthy turf and helps drain the soil.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (23 January 2008)
DaimlerChrysler places large drive order
User application article Around 600 Control Techniques drives were used in the Vaneo production facility in Ludwigsfelde and production was optimised by direct communication between PLCs and the drives. Brochure available
News from Control Techniques (23 January 2008)
New Ethernet options added to servo drives
The EtherCAT module from Lenze fits seamlessly into the modular system of the 9400 Servo Drives servo drive range in terms of function and design. Brochure available
News from Lenze (21 January 2008)
DC drive technique eases maintenance
CP Automation's DC drives technique dispenses with the use of a 'keeper', which normally acts as a substitute for the armature in the servicing procedure.
News from CP Automation (21 January 2008)
Tool-less plug connectors remove a daunting job
User application article xStart MSC-R starters can be completely assembled, using a pluggable connector to make all of the key power connections, prior to installation.
News from Moeller Electric (21 January 2008)
Module helps drive users standardise network
EtherCAT is being requested by customers because of its excellent performance and bandwidth, allowing users to get good dynamic performance from their drives. Brochure available
News from Control Techniques (18 January 2008)
Website provides detailed drive information
HMK's new site includes technical manuals, installation documents and downloads of the product ranges.
News from HMK Automation & Drives (18 January 2008)
Soft starter guard mine against explosions
User application article An OEM kit of parts supplied by Soft Start UK was used to develop an explosion-proof soft starter for a Russian coal mine.
News from Softstart UK (16 January 2008)
Servo drives combine reliability and flexibility
The Digitax ST range has been designed to provide lean manufacturing environments with smaller, more flexible machinery. Brochure available
News from Control Techniques ( 9 January 2008)
Digital system cuts time lost on paperwork
ABB's new digital pen and paper (DPandP) technology from Destiny did not require ABB to change their existing operation, and still provides a proof of delivery note.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 7 January 2008)
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